SUCCESS!!!
Deb here, just back from the hospital where I saw Dave in the recovery room along with his Dad and Monika. Here's the scoop:
Dave's surgery was a success. He got operated on at around 9 this morning and the doctor called Monika and said that everything went perfectly...the gallbladder is out, meaning he doesn't need a stent anymore, the tumor had grown very small, and the radiation went well. All things went perfectly!
Dave will be in the hospital for about 5-6 days. He does not have his computer yet but we will bring it to him when he is feeling ready for it.
He was dopily delighted to hear the good news from Monika and is going to go to his room within the hour.
Send all good wishes here and they will be relayed to Dave. Thanks to everyone for the good thoughts, prayers, and energy sent to the Prifti househould this week. We will keep you posted! Debora
Fantastic!!!!! Good, positive thoughts do work. Keep us posted. And keep resting and getting better. Love, Jody
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!!! Our best to everyone.
ReplyDeleteDave,
ReplyDeleteI've been checking your blog all day today to see how things went and sending all the positive vibes I have your way. So glad to hear it all went well. I'm here in Minneapolis with Josh (Feinberg), his wife and our grandson, Zach, and am raising a toast to you, to your good health, to your family and to victory! I hope you are at home resting on your couch really soon. Enjoy! We will continue to send you our best wishes. Patt Moser
So glad to hear this great news. My best to you and your family, Dave.
ReplyDeleteYES!!!!!! I am thrilled! Give my love to them Deb- lots and lots! And to you too! you are a most special friend. I am so grateful they have you. love, Kathleen Volp
ReplyDeleteFinally a result that is in line with the man. I'm tearfully joyous at the news. The McCutchen clan will be celebrating. Love to all
ReplyDeleteMonty
Tears of joy.... Thank G-d! Lots of love to you all. Peace, Tami
ReplyDeleteI too have been checking in and am soooo glad to hear the great news. Rest up and be well!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Leslie
i am weeping with delight and i know paul will be too when i tell him this most wonderful, wonderful news!!! paul hopes to see you on tuesday if you are up for a visit. rest up, all of you. robin
ReplyDeleteGreat News for the Prifti's and all of us. What a fantastic way to start the weekend!!!
ReplyDeletelove,
alan and jan
Wow-o-zowa Prifti and Monika! That is absolutely amazing news! We're drinking and toasting to you all tonight!
ReplyDeleteDave, David, Davey! I'm so happy for you and yours and all of us who have been hoping for the best outcome -and this is it! I can feel a bit of calmness settling in far and wide. Here's to a speedy recovery, continued good health and to your new appreciation of being in the moment.
ReplyDeletexxo, Anne F
The Wedges have been thinking of you all day... so glad to get this great news!
ReplyDeleteFeeling a little teary in a happy way. Dave, we were all thinking of you at CCHS today. I'm so glad it went well.
ReplyDeleteOn edge all day hoping for good news.
ReplyDeletethankfulness and t e a r s o f j o y . . .
Best news I have had in 2010 and maybe ever. Thanks for posting the update. Joy from the left coast.
ReplyDeleteYaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!
ReplyDeletexoxoxThe Moltens
Great News! We have been checking the blog all day..
ReplyDeleteWe are sendng all our postive thoughts to you David, Monika, Amanda and Lukas. Please let us know when David is up for visitors. Lots of love.
To all the Priftis--We are joyous in the good news. May each day be better than the last and savor every moment. Hank and Lauri
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL news!!!We in Cali raise a glass to your success!!The miracles of love and absolute devotion to those who touch us. Rest well.
ReplyDeleteKym, Vincent and Maya
What an appropriate picture! So happy to hear to good news Prifti!! Peace.
ReplyDeleteSo very wonderful to hear! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteAmanda B
This is such great news!! I am so so so happy to read this-it's super early in the morning in sweden, so this was the best good morning ever! månnga stora kramar till er alla fyra!
ReplyDeletecamilla
Such wonderful news! Heal quickly, and God bless!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
Thank you Deb, wow, this is fantastic! Tears of joy and thoughts of love and healing! Yeaaaaaaay, perfect picture of our Super Prifti!
ReplyDeletexoxxoxoxoxox
Korndingo
We are both so happy to get the news. Can't find the words but feel like it had to be this. Our thoughts are w/ you all.
ReplyDeleteThis is just such a relief --I am so happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news! We are so happy for all of you. This picture of Dave is so perfect for this news. We will keep sending good energy (and water) your way as we celebrate.
ReplyDeleteSherry and Bill
so happy to hear the greatest news!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou're amazing, prift.
xoxo diane
Best news ever! You rule, Prifti!!!! Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteBen
AWESOME!!! so happy to hear. dave prifti is my homeboy.
ReplyDeletepure-joy to read this news.
ReplyDeleteOm shanti
-john
http://www.yogawithjohn.com
Dear Prifti,
ReplyDeleteLast night I was having dinner with Quincey Simmons and our two small daughters and we were both talking about the operation and praying that it had gone well. I am so so so glad to hear this news!
We have both been thinking about you a lot. Since Quincey and my days of angst-ridden yet happy high school and your first year of teaching high school, you have always been a model to me for how to live life. Having this 8 month old baby makes me remember when you first showed me a picture of baby lucas and amanda and we joked about what in your parenting they would complain to their shrinks about when they were in their 20s. And these days much of my time is spent teaching students at BU--and i try to emulate you in being passionate about what i do, respecting my students, caring about them and making fun of them at the same time. sadly i get nowhere near to being as fun and entertaining as you are--but i do think it's a great job to spend one's time doing.
With much love to you and Monika both, Anna Henchman